2006-09-18 18:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Christy 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Chimpanzees are polygamous, and polyandrous as well - as mentioned in this article, which includes links to further reading matter on the topic :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_Monogamy
2006-09-18 18:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Zarama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chimps are polygamous and polyandrous, i.e. they all have a grand time having lots of sex without any pair bonding getting in the way. This is why Chimp testes are about triple the size of human testes. A female might have a dozen babies during her reproductive life, all from different fathers. Monogamy is quite rare among all mammals, actually, but wolves are known to practice it.
2006-09-18 18:37:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chimps are polygamous and gorillas are monogamous. The answer comes from a scientific study.
2006-09-18 18:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know that birds are monogamous. Female snake mates with dozens of males to find the strongest partner. The chinese cranes are a symbol of monogamy.
2006-09-18 18:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by observer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋